laudable

The definition of laudable refers to something or someone who does the right thing or the morally proper action.

(adjective)

An example of laudable is a person who donates to charity and wants to save the world.

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See laudable in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

worthy of being lauded

Origin: L laudabilis

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See laudable in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective
Deserving commendation; praiseworthy.

Related Forms:

  • laudˌa·bilˈi·ty, laudˈa·ble·ness noun
  • laudˈa·bly adverb

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